Red Meat Allergy Friendly Zucchini Mango-Lime Shrimp Skewers

Total time1 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time10 min

4.6

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Red Meat Allergy Friendly Zucchini Mango-Lime Shrimp Skewers

These skewers are a full-on summer moment — juicy shrimp threaded with sweet mango cubes and tender zucchini rounds, all kissed by the grill and glazed with a bright, tropical marinade. The sauce is blended from fresh mango, lime juice, coconut aminos, ginger, turmeric, and garlic, so every bite carries this layered, citrusy depth that feels way more impressive than the effort involved. Shrimp is a natural fit here, delivering that satisfying, protein-rich bite without any of the concerns that come with beef, pork, or lamb. Coconut aminos stand in for soy-based sauces and keep the flavor savory and complex, while coconut oil adds a subtle richness throughout. The trick of reserving a portion of the marinade as a finishing glaze is a small step that pays off big — it caramelizes slightly on the grill and makes the skewers look and taste like something from a restaurant. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the end ties everything together beautifully. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just treating yourself on a weeknight, these skewers are the kind of recipe you'll come back to all season long.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the marinade and shrimp

1 ½ lb large shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
1 cup fresh mango, roughly chopped
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 tsp lime zest
2 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
½ tsp ground turmeric
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp fine sea salt

For the skewers

½ cup fresh mango, cut into ¾-inch cubes
1 medium zucchini, cut into ¾-inch rounds
1 tbsp coconut oil, melted

For serving

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

1
If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water for at least 30 minutes so they don't scorch on the grill.
2
Combine the 1 cup chopped mango, lime juice, lime zest, coconut aminos, 1 tbsp melted coconut oil, ginger, turmeric, garlic, and sea salt in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

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